Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill to provide $1.5 billion in new revenue for public transportation agencies while creating a new Chicago-area oversight agency. The plan does not include a...
Dec 16, 2025 A Chicago Transit Authority Train known as the “L” makes a turn on the system’s “Loop” in downtown Chicago on Sept. 10, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IHSA approves football playoff expansion to include more teams in postseason play
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The state high school football playoffs are getting bigger. The Illinois High School Association announced on Tuesday that a proposal to add 16 more teams to each of the eight clas...
Dec 16, 2025 (Illinois High School Association)
Illinois leaders 'won't back down' following Trump's order limiting AI regulation
Article Summary President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week targeting state laws that regulate artificial intelligence. Illinois has enacted a half dozen AI laws, regulating use in clas...
Dec 16, 2025 State Rep. Bob Morgan on the floor of the Illinois House in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Washington council approves new city administrator
WASHINGTON, Ill. - Washington City Council voted Monday night in favor of making Jeff Fiegenschuh their new city administrator. Mayor Lilija Stevens said Fiegenschuh's background in strong organizatio...
Dec 16, 2025 Washington's City Council Monday night approved Jeff Fiegenschuh as city adminstrator. (City of Washington Youtube)
Bridge on Harmon Highway to be rebuilt in 2026
PEORIA, Ill. - A major road project for Bellevue's portion of Harmon Highway is expected to start in a few weeks. IDOT announced that Illinois Route 116 will close to all traffic on January 2nd for th...
Dec 15, 2025 Midwest Communications
Teenagers arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - Two teenaged boys were arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle late Saturday night. Peoria Police says officers responded to Forrest Hill and Gale just before 11:45 P.M. on reports ...
Dec 15, 2025
Peoria bus company files for bankruptcy protections
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria bus company has filed for bankruptcy protections. In a statement, Peoria Charter CEO and co-owner James Wang says the company filed for Chapter 11, Subchapter V, bankruptcy pro...
Dec 15, 2025 (Peoria Charter Coach)
4th individual pleads guilty in fatal 2024 botched robbery
PEORIA, Ill. - A fourth person had pleaded guilty for their role in a deadly botched Facebook Marketplace robbery last year. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 29-year-old Sontarrius Wil...
Dec 15, 2025 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office)
Washington mayor chooses a new city administrator
WASHINGTON, Ill. (25 News) - Washington Mayor Lilija Stevens has chosen a new city administrator. Jeff Fiegenschuh has been the city manager of Rochelle, in northern Illinois. The city council will vo...
Dec 15, 2025 (City of Washington--Facebook page)
Fire in Peoria's West Bluff left two pets dead and sent one person to the hospital
PEORIA, Ill. - A fire Saturday afternoon in Peoria sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and left two dogs dead at a home in the West Bluff. Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin said the c...
Dec 15, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
